Funeral services for Richard Spain Shouse, 75, of Cadiz, formerly of Hopkinsville and Hazelton, Ind., were held on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz. The Rev. Reed Shepherd officiated. Music was provided by Stacy Futrell, Janay Futrell and Jody Terrell. Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Services were also held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at the Hazelton United Methodist Church in Hazelton, Ind. Pastor Evelyn Owens officiated. Music was provided by Helen Donovan. Burial followed in the Hazelton Community Cemetery in Hazelton, Ind.

Richard Shouse died of natural causes on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at his home.

Richard was born on May 11, 1937, in Hazelton, Ind., to Marlin E. and Lucille C. Shouse. He was a 1955 graduate of Hazelton High School, where he starred in basketball, finishing as the sixth leading scorer in school history.

For half a century, Richard spent the majority of his working life in the trucking industry, primarily as a long haul truck driver transporting livestock. Some of the companies he drove for were Shouse & Sherman, Ligon Specialized Haulers and Hopkinsville Livestock Haulers.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His passions in life were his family and friends, IU basketball, old western movies and books, Tennessee walking horses, trips to the state of Texas, and University Heights Academy (UHA) basketball. He was a Methodist.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions may be made to the Richard Shouse Memorial Fund c/o University Heights Academy Basketball, Attn: Coach Grant Shouse, 1300 Academy Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.